JUBA—Yei, Lainya and Morobo counties in Central Equatoria are among areas expected to record relatively cooler temperatures over the next week, with mean temperatures forecast to remain below 28°C from October 7 to 14, according to the South Sudan Meteorological Service.
In a weekly weather forecast issued on Tuesday, the meteorological service said most parts of South Sudan are expected to experience average temperatures above 28°C during the forecast period, while lower temperatures are likely across parts of Central and Eastern Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal.
In Central Equatoria, cooler conditions are expected across Kajo-Keji, western parts of Juba, Lainya, Yei and Morobo counties.
Most counties in Western Equatoria are also forecast to record mean temperatures below 28°C, while southwestern parts of Wau and most parts of Raja in Western Bahr el Ghazal are expected to experience similar conditions.
The forecast comes as the South Sudan Meteorological Service warned of warmer-than-usual temperatures across South Sudan during the week.
Despite the relatively lower temperatures in parts of the south, the Meteorological Service classified heat stress as “Extreme Caution” across most payams in the country, particularly in central, northern and eastern areas.
It advised residents to reduce prolonged exposure to high temperatures, remain in shaded or cool areas during the hottest part of the day and drink water frequently.
The service also urged communities to closely monitor vulnerable groups, including children, older people, people with physical disabilities and expectant mothers.
Rainfall forecast
The Meteorological service also forecast moderate rainfall of between 50 and 100 millimetres over parts of Western Equatoria, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Warrap, Unity, Jonglei and Pibor Administrative Area.
Light rainfall of less than 30 millimetres is expected across most other parts of the country.
Recent monitoring between September 26 and October 3 showed generally wet conditions across South Sudan, with rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres recorded in several southern, western and northern areas.
The highest accumulations, exceeding 70 millimetres, were recorded in parts of Wau and Raja, Twic, western Tonj North, western Abyei Administrative Area, parts of Upper Nile and Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria.
The Meteorological Service said most parts of the country are expected to experience drier-than-usual conditions during the forecast period, despite the moderate rainfall expected in selected counties.
Light to moderate southwesterly winds of between 2 and 6 metres per second are expected across most parts of South Sudan, while stronger winds of up to 8 metres per second are forecast over most of Eastern Equatoria and southwestern parts of Pibor Administrative Area.
The service advised agriculture, transport, health and disaster-management authorities to use the forecast to guide short-term planning and preparedness.
It also warned that localized heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts could affect roads and exposed infrastructure during the forecast period.
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